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Discrimination Attorneys in South Carolina

Discrimination attorneys handle cases where law enforcement or other government officials treated someone differently because of their race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or another protected characteristic. If you were targeted, profiled, or mistreated because of who you are, these attorneys can help you build a case and fight for equal treatment under the law.

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Bakari SellersAttorney

Bakari Sellers

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Strom Law Firm, L.L.C.

📍Columbia, SC
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Civil Rights · Death in Custody · Discrimination · Medical Neglect · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Bakari Sellers has spent his life at the intersection of law, politics, and civil rights, carrying forward a legacy of advocacy inherited from his father, civil rights icon Dr. Cleveland Sellers. As a lead attorney at St... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury3 years

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against GovernmentNo general requirement

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-78-110

The South Carolina Tort Claims Act sets a 2-year limitations period for claims against government entities. No separate pre-suit notice period is required.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

South Carolina has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.